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Western Air Defense Sector Senior Enlisted Leader

Chief Master Sgt. Brad Weekley is the Western Air Defense Sector's Senior Enlisted Leader and the 225th Support Squadron's Chief Enlisted Manager, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. (Courtesy photo)

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225th Support Squadron Commander

Lt. Col. Rebecca Bissette is the 225th Support Squadron commander at the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. (Courtesy photo)

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Bissette assumes command of the 225th Support Squadron

U.S. Air Force Col. Ricardo L.A. Camel (left), 225th Air Defense Group commander, presides over the 225th Support Squadron assumption of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Rebecca Bissette (right) takes the guidon and assumes command at the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 4. 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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Boltjes Assumes Command of WADS

U.S. Air Force Col. Travis T. Boltjes assumes command of the Western Air Defense Sector from Col. Scott Humphrey during a virtual change of command ceremony Jan. 4, 2023, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Lt. Gen. Kirk Pierce, the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region (CONR)-1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern & Air Forces Space) commander, presided over the ceremony via video teleconferencing from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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225th Air Defense Group Change of Command

Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, Washington Air National Guard commander, presides over the 225th Air Defense Group change of command ceremony where Col. Raed D. Gyekis relinquishes command to Col. Ricardo L.A. Camel at the Pierce County Readiness Center, Camp Murray, Washington, Dec. 3, 2022. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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225th Air Defense Group Change of Command

The Western Air Defense Sector Honor Guard post the colors during the 225th Air Defense Group change of command ceremony at the Pierce County Readiness Center, Camp Murray, Washington, Dec. 3, 2022. Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, Washington Air National Guard commander, presided over the ceremony where Col. Raed Gyekis relinquished command to Col. Ricardo Camel. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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225th Air Defense Group Change of Command

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command (left), coins Airman 1st Class Romha Bereket, a surveillance technician for the 225th Air Defense Squadron (right), for his superior performance during a visit to the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 4, 2022. Bereket prosecuted seven suspected tracks of interest during a presidential temporary flight restriction which is part of the WADS mission to defend the America’s skies 24/7/365 as part of Operation Noble Eagle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command (left), speaks with 1st Lt. Aaron DeCremer, an air battle manager for the 225th Air Defense Squadron (center), about the responsibilities of the weapons section during a visit to the Western Air Defense Sector operations floor, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 4, 2022. WADS is an Air National Guard unit assigned the mission of defending America’s skies 24/7/365 as part of Operation Noble Eagle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command (far right), speaks with Tech. Sgt. Psalmbrea Doss, a military personnel specialist for the 225th Air Defense Group (far left), about being the newest member of the office during a visit to the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 4, 2022. WADS is an Air National Guard unit assigned the mission of defending America’s skies 24/7/365 as part of Operation Noble Eagle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command (third from the right), and Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command (second from the right), pose for a picture in from of the unit mascot with the Western Air Defense Sector’s leadership team, Dec. 4, 2022, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. WADS is an Air National Guard unit assigned the mission of defending America’s skies 24/7/365 as part of Operation Noble Eagle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, looks more closely at the power plant's Enterprise 1,250-kilowatt generator during a visit to the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 4, 2022. WADS is an Air National Guard unit assigned the mission of defending America’s skies 24/7/365 as part of Operation Noble Eagle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly (right), commander of Air Combat Command, and Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command (left), tour the power plant during a visit to the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Dec. 4, 2022. WADS is an Air National Guard unit assigned the mission of defending America’s skies 24/7/365 as part of Operation Noble Eagle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly (center), commander of Air Combat Command, is given an overview of the power plant generators by Master Sgt. Dan Raile (right), an electrical power production NCO in charge with the 225th Support Squadron, during a visit to the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 4, 2022. WADS is an Air National Guard unit assigned the mission of defending America’s skies 24/7/365 as part of Operation Noble Eagle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command , speaks with Royal Canadian Air Force Lt. Col. Dale Campbell (far left), the commander of the Western Air Defense Sector Canadian Detachment, about recent policy changes in the RCAF during a visit to WADS Dec. 4, 2022, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Campbell is one of 15 RCAF members assigned to WADS as part of the bi-national NORAD agreement for the common defense of the North American continent. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command (right), coins Royal Canadian Air Force Sgt. Jeffrey Ryan, an assistant superintendent of training for the 225th Air Defense Squadron (left), for his superior performance during a visit to the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 4, 2022. Ryan is one of 15 RCAF members assigned to WADS as part of the bi-national NORAD agreement for the common defense of the North American continent. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, coins Tech. Sgt. Haley Rankin, a weapons assistant NCO in charge for the 225th Air Defense Squadron, for her superior performance during a visit to the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 4, 2022. Rankin championed exercise Operation Noble Skyware where she spent three days proving high frequency radio distance capabilities which reached 21 nations and placed WADS in the top 100 agencies that participated. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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COMACC visits the Western Air Defense Sector

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command (left), speaks with Maj. John Manthe, chief of tactics for the 225th Air Defense Squadron (far right), about battle management command and control during a visit to the Western Air Defense Sector operations floor, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 4, 2022. WADS is an Air National Guard unit assigned the mission of defending America’s skies 24/7/365 as part of Operation Noble Eagle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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WADS welcomes 2022-2024 Honorary Commander

Ashley Krebs, the Western Air Defense Sector's new honorary commander, is briefed by air battle manager 2nd Lt. Micah Slifer, while touring the WADS operations floor Sept. 29, 2022 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The purpose of honorary commander program is twofold, first, to educate and foster a supportive relationship with the local community, second to increase involvement in civic endeavors and bolster community connections with Team McChord. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Kimberly D. Burke)

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WADS welcomes 2022-2024 Honorary Commander

Team McChord commanders and their honorary commanders pose for a group photo after the 2022-2024 Honorary Commander Assumption of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 29, 2022. Across the Air Force, the Honorary Commander Program provides a platform to inform and educate local community leaders about Department of Defense missions and develop supportive relationships with the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colleen Anthony)

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